Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern Light: Stratford-upon-Avon

Low beams, uneven floors, and a character guide leading you through a labyrinth of shadowy corridors by lantern light.

A 55-minute guided ghost tour takes place by lantern light through one of Stratford-upon-Avon's most historic and haunted buildings. A character guide relates the history and ghostly tales of the building (from war and plague to murder and apparitions) as you navigate the shadowy corridors, low beams and uneven floors of this ancient structure. The tour operates at night and includes lanterns to help you move safely through the building.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lantern-lit haunted building tour

• Gather at historic building entrance
• Receive lantern for navigation
• Follow ghost guide through corridors
• Hear history and ghost stories
• Explore shadowy, uneven floors
• Complete 55-minute lantern tour

The experience

The tour moves through the building by lantern light, and the character guide leads you through a labyrinth of shadowy corridors while relating the history and ghostly tales tied to the place. The stories span war, plague, murder and apparitions connected to the building itself. You'll navigate low beams and uneven floors: the physical layout of the ancient structure is part of what makes the experience feel authentic to the time it was built.

Lanterns are provided to help you move safely through the darkened spaces. The guide is live and speaks English, and the whole experience runs 55 minutes. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum age is 16 when unaccompanied. The building sits in central Stratford-upon-Avon, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're arriving without a car.

What’s included

• A character guide leading the tour in English.
• lanterns to navigate the building at night.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ghost Tour by lantern light of Tudor World

Is this one for you?An evening exploring this historic building's shadowy corridors and ghostly tales, where low beams, uneven floors and lantern light make centuries of hauntings feel genuinely rooted in the place itself.

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Top questions

What kind of stories does the ghost tour cover?

The character guide relates tales connected to the building's history: war, plague, murder and apparitions. The stories are tied to the actual events and legends associated with this particular historic structure in Stratford-upon-Avon.

How do I move through the building if it's dark?

Lanterns are provided to help you navigate the shadowy corridors, low beams and uneven floors. The character guide leads the group through the labyrinth of passages at night.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 55 minutes from start to finish.

Can I bring children on this tour?

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum age to attend unaccompanied is 16.

Where is the building located in Stratford-upon-Avon?

The tour takes place inside a historic building in Stratford-upon-Avon. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach it without a car.